Pure Brightness is the fifth Solar Term of Spring period. It falls on 4 April 2024 (Thu). It is the period to sweep ancestors’ tombs and pay respects to the departed love ones.
It is recommended to maintain a light-hearted spirit and positive emotions.
清明是春季的第五个节气，日期为2024年4月4日（星期四）。
今日是中国自古以来祭祖扫墓的重要日子，同时也是踏青日。此时自然界生机勃勃，许多人会在扫墓后于郊外踏青，节哀自重、转换心情，同时也可舒解肝气、防止肝经疾病。
Health Tip 1: Chamomile Tea
养生小帖士1: 洋菊花茶
Recipe:
Chamomile Tea
Benefits:
– Aids digestion, relaxing and promotes good sleep.
Ingredients:
– Dried chamomile flowers 3g
Instructions:
– Wash the chamomile flowers.
– Place all the chamomile flowers into a cup.
– Pour 300ml boiling water into the cup, simmer and serve.
食谱：
洋菊花茶
功效：
和中理气、安神镇静。
材料：
– 洋菊花 3克
步骤：
– 将干品洋菊花用清水洗净。
– 将洋菊花放进饮水杯中。
– 冲入 300 毫升沸水，浸泡后即可享用。
Heath Tip 2: Acupoint Massage
养生小贴士2: 穴位按摩
1. Shenmen Point (HT7)
Location:
At the ulnar end of the traverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of medial flexor carpi ulnaris.
Massage gently in circular motion, approximately 20 times to stimulate the point.
*Please consult your TCM Physician should you have doubts before massage.
1. 神门穴（HT7）
位置：
在腕掌侧横纹尺侧端，尺侧腕屈肌腱桡测陷中。
轻轻打圈按揉上述穴位约20次。
*若您有任何疑问，建议在进行穴位按摩前，咨询您的中医师。